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The ROG Xbox Ally just got its first ever discount, and I'd give it a chance for under $500
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The ROG Xbox Ally just dropped in price for the first time, and while it's not as punchy as Microsoft's flagship gaming handheld, I'd consider it at under $500.

Looks like the Asus ROG Ally just got discontinued, but it's at least down to a price I'd pay
By Phil Hayton published
News Looks like new Asus ROG Ally stock is no longer available at Best Buy, but there is a last chance to grab an open-box handheld for under $500.

"Dare you to turn this into a working console" - Lego's latest Creator 3-in-1 build is begging to join my functioning retro handheld collection
By Phil Hayton published
News You can now pre-order Lego's new Creator 3-in-1 Retro Game Console set, and I've just been dared to turn it into a functioning handheld.

The Steam Deck LCD just got Black Friday'd, and I'd use the discount to make a low-spec Steam Machine
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Valve just chopped 20% off the Steam Deck LCD, and I'd say that's a great excuse to make your own DIY Steam Machine console for under $400.

Now that the Xbox Full Screen Experience is available to other handhelds, I'd consider picking up this Windows 11 alternative
By Phil Hayton published
deals I'd usually go for the Legion Go S SteamOS over the Windows 11 version, but now that the Xbox Full Screen Experience is here, I'd consider it this Black Friday.

The PlayStation Portal is down to a price I can vibe with for Black Friday, but I'd still leave your handheld options open
By Phil Hayton published
Deals The PlayStation Portal just dropped to its lowest price yet, thanks to a $20 off Black Friday discount, but I'd still explore other handheld options first.

Valve hasn't unleashed any Black Friday deals yet, so I'm glad Lenovo's souped-up Steam Deck is under $500
By Phil Hayton published
Deals Steam Deck Black Friday deals aren't a thing yet, but the Lenovo Legion Go S is a solid SteamOS alternative for under $500 right now at Best Buy.

I had one big gripe with this gaming phone — and a Newegg Black Friday discount of $400 totally solves it
By Tom Bedford published
Deals The Asus ROG Phone 8 may have been overpriced when it came out last year, but $400 off thanks to Newegg changes things.
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